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Daines, Hassan Introduce Bill to Codify First Lady Melania Trump’s Foster Care Initiative, Expand Education and Employment Opportunities for Foster Youth

April 17, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) today introduced the “Foster Youth Education and Workforce Opportunity Act,” bipartisan legislation to expand education and workforce pathways for youth transitioning out of the foster system, especially in rural communities. The bill builds on First Lady Melania Trump’s “Fostering the Future” initiative and would codify key priorities outlined in the President’s Executive Order by increasing flexibility in Education and Training Vouchers (ETVs) and supporting career-focused education and training opportunities that lead to in-demand jobs. Representatives Max Miller (OH-07), Dwight Evans (PA-3), Judy Chu (CA-28) and Nathaniel Moran (TX-01) have introduced companion bills in

Daines, Sheehy, Downing Send Letter to USPS Urging the Reopening of the Baker Post Office

April 17, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.), along with Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02), sent a letter to the United States Postal Service (USPS) expressing concerns with the closure of the Baker Post Office, urging the agency to reopen and improve service for constituents. “Nearly a year later, Baker residents are still relying on temporary outdoor distribution units to access their mail. While we appreciate USPS’s efforts to establish interim services in Baker, the current arrangement is not a sustainable solution and falls short of the needs of Montanans, especially as we approach the summer heat and look ahead

In the News: Daily Signal Exclusive: Daines Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Codify First Lady’s Foster Care Initiatives

April 16, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines will introduce a bill today to codify First Lady Melania Trump’s foster care initiatives. Read more in the Daily Signal below. Daines Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Codify First Lady’s Foster Care Initiatives Daily Signal Virginia Grace McKinnon April 16th, 2026 FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., will introduce bipartisan legislation Thursday to codify key aspects of first lady Melania Trump’s “Fostering the Future” initiative. The move comes after the first lady made a rare trip to Capitol Hill on Wednesday, where she addressed members of the House Ways and Means Committee and urged Congress to put her

Daines on Fox Business: If We Were Playing Poker, the Iranians Have No Cards and America Has Them All

April 16, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined Stuart Varney on Fox Business to discuss the latest on the Iran war and energy prices. Watch the full interview HERE. Daines on the success of the U.S. military: I’m cheering for the good guys. It’s remarkable what the U.S. military has done under President Trump and Secretary Hegseth’s leadership. They have decapitated the command and control structure in Iran. They’ve removed their political leadership. They’ve destroyed the nuclear capabilities. They’ve destroyed their ballistic missiles. Remember, the Iranians did fire one intermediate ballistic missile that went 2,500 miles near Diego Garcia. To put

Daines, Klobuchar, Boozman, Warnock Lead Letter to USTR Emphasizing Support of U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, Urging Market Access for American Producers

April 15, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), John Boozman (R-Ark.), and Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) led a letter to U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer emphasizing their support of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) ahead of the Agreement’s six-year joint review and urging expanded market access and certainty for American producers. “The United States is currently the world’s largest agricultural exporter, with total agricultural exports valued at $176 billion in 2024. Since the Agreement’s entry-into-force, U.S. agricultural exports have increased substantially, particularly to Canada and Mexico. For many states, Canada and Mexico represent the largest and second-largest export markets. The

Daines on CNBC’s Squawk Box: Millions of Americans are Benefitting on Tax Day from the Working Families Tax Cuts

April 15, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined CNBC’s Squawk Box to discuss how the Working Families Tax Cut is making life more affordable for Americans, as well as the latest on the Iran war and energy prices. Watch the full interview HERE. Daines on how the Working Families Tax Cut is increasing affordability: “Joe, we have got to do a better job of reminding the American people where we were just a year and a half ago under Joe Biden’s leadership. Wide-open southern border, flood of drugs and illegals coming across into America, violent criminals coming into our country. President

Daines on Fox Business: “We Should Not Allow Democrats to Use a Shutdown to Put Pain on the American People”

March 18, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke with Larry Kudlow on Fox Business to discuss Senator Markwayne Mullin’s hearing to be DHS Secretary and the effects of the DHS shutdown across the nation. Watch the full interview HERE. Daines on the DHS shutdown: It’s nuts, Larry. I call this “reindeer games” up here on Capitol Hill. This is now day 33. The Democrats decided to shut down DHS at a time when our nation needs those kind of resources on the front lines. Look what’s going on in TSA. I understand right now the Houston airport, three to four hour

Daines Urges Colleagues to Support His Bills Protecting Montana’s Water Security and Infrastructure

March 17, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke in a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing and urged his colleagues to support four of his bills: the “Lower Yellowstone River Native Fish Conservation Act,” the “Fort Peck Water System Reauthorization Act,” the “Cooperative Watershed Management Program Reauthorization Act,” and the “Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act.” Watch Daines’ opening remarks HERE. Daines’ opening remarks: Included in today’s agenda are four of my bills, including the Lower Yellowstone River Native Fish Conservation Act, the Fort Peck Water System Reauthorization Act, the Cooperative Watershed Management Program Reauthorization Act, as well as the Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act, with my colleague Senator

Daines, Hickenlooper Introduce Bill to Protect Water Access, Reauthorize CWMP

March 17, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) today introduced the “Cooperative Watershed Management Program Reauthorization Act.” The bill reauthorizes the Cooperative Watershed Management Program (CWMP) for four years, which will help address water management for Montana’s local communities and tribal lands. Representative Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) introduced the companion bill in the U.S. House of Representatives. “Reliable access to clean water is a basic necessity for Montanans. This bipartisan bill provides a common sense solution to water management needs by funding CWMP and will help ensure our communities are equipped to face drought, wildfires, or other natural disasters,”

Daines, Sheehy, Zinke Send Letter Urging FAA to Include Bozeman Airport in New Pilot Program

March 10, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy, as well as Representative Ryan Zinke (MT-01), today sent a letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to express support for the inclusion of Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) in the Federal Contract Tower to FAA tower transition program. “As you know, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 directs the FAA to establish the pilot program no later than 18 months after enactment and to prioritize contract towers that meet specific tower operations and passenger enplanement criteria. The Fiscal Year 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, which

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